Andrew Cashner Pitches Deep In Win Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner improved to 9-3 in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Blue Jays. Cashner pitched seven innings, allowing a single run on three hits and no walks with four strikeouts. The 32-year-old has pitched surprisingly well this season and now owns a 3.83 ERA with 66 strikeouts and 29 walks over […]

Madison Bumgarner Struck In Left Arm, Leaves Game

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner exited his start early after being struck above the left elbow by a Jose Martinez line drive. Bumgarner was hit in the first inning but completed the inning as well as the second before being removed. His final stat line was one run allowed on four hits and […]

Lucas Giolito Walks Five Batters

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito struggled on Saturday versus the Chicago Cubs. Giolito was unable to record an out in the top of the fifth inning and finished with a line of four hits, six runs, five walks and struck out five over four innings. Giolito has been a huge surprise this year […]

Yoan Moncada Extends Hit Streak

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada 2-for-3 to extend his hit streak to 12. Moncada also scored two runs with a RBI and two walks. Moncada has been having his best season as a big leaguer and is now hitting .308 with 16 home runs, 47 RBI and six stolen bases. Moncada should be […]

Jon Lester Earns Another Quality Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester allowed six hits, three runs (one earned), three walks and three strikeouts over 6 1/3 versus the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The lefty has been hit or miss this season on the bump, but still owns a healthy 3.72 ERA heading into the All-Star break. Lester is worth […]

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up Second Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel picked up his second save of the season on Saturday versus the Chicago White Sox. The right-hander was shaky and struck out three, but also hit a batter and allowed a walk. Kimbrel had a scoreless outing in his season debut, but had given up five runs over his past […]

Jake Arrieta Struggles Vs Mets

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta struggled again Saturday, allowing five earned runs and 11 hits in just 4 1/3 innings pitched. Arrieta has now allowed at least five earned runs in five of his last seven starts with a 6.15 ERA since the end of May. On the season, Arrieta is giving up hard […]

Michael Pineda Excellent In Saturday Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda turned in an excellent start in a 7-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Pineda spun six innings of one-run ball, striking out nine and walking just one. He heads into the All-Star break on a positive note after having his fair share of struggles over the season. Pineda […]

Byron Buxton Drives In Two On Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 1-for-4 with two RBI in a 7-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Buxton had a two-run single in the second as part of a three-run inning. It was a welcome performance for the speedy outfielder, who has struggled since being activated from the injured list last week. […]

Anthony DeSclafani Pitches Six Strong Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani went six solid innings in a 7-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. DeSclafani allowed two runs while striking out six and walking two. He wound up with a no-decision, leaving his record at 5-4 with a 4.26 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 90 strikeouts in 86 2/3 innings of […]

Yasiel Puig Doubles, Homers In Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig had a big game in a 7-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Puig went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, and two RBI in the losing effort. The veteran outfielder remains red hot at the plate, hitting a robust .385 with seven homers and 14 RBI over his […]

Roberto Perez Gets Four Hits on Saturday

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez was great on Saturday, going 4-for-5 with a home run and three singles. He drove in two runs and scored one as well. Perez has been a very pleasant surprise for Cleveland, as he's already essentially beaten his career highs in every offensive category. He's slashing .256/.346/.528 with 16 home […]

Francisco Lindor Hits Two Home Runs on Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor hit two home runs on Saturday, going 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI. Unfortunately for Lindor and his fantasy owners, both of his blasts came with the bases empty. Still, two home runs are two home runs, and no one will complain too much. Lindor's slash line is […]

Shane Bieber Throws Eight Great Innings on Saturday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was excellent on Saturday, tossing eight innings while allowing just two runs on four hits. He did not issue a walk and struck out eight. Bieber was nearly flawless in this one, throwing 103 pitches and lowering his ERA to 3.45. He threw 75 strikes and only 28 balls. […]

Zach Plesac Sent Down to Triple-A

The Cleveland Indians optioned starting pitcher Zach Plesac back to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday. Plesac came up and pitched fairly well, posting a 3-3 record with an even 4.00 ERA, but he had 33 strikeouts and 17 walks in 45 innings, showing that perhaps he still has some developing to do in the minors. He […]

Carlos Carrasco Diagnosed With Leukemia

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco has been dealing with an unspecified blood condition that he recently revealed to be leukemia. Carrasco hasn't pitched since May and has been undergoing treatment for the condition. He says that it is under control. His baseball career is of course a minor consideration at this point, but the […]

Luis Robert To Be Promoted To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Luis Robert will be promoted to Triple-A Charlotte to start the second half of the season. Robert has been fully healthy this season and the results have shown the same. The talented outfielder has hit .349 with 16 home runs, 53 RBI and 29 stolen bases between Advanced-A Winston-Salem and […]

Noah Syndergaard in Favorable Matchup Saturday

New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard has a solid matchup on tap Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. The Phillies struggle against right-handed pitching and have to face one of the more talented righties in baseball in a pitcher's park. Although Syndergaard hasn't been in dominant form all season, the platoon advantage he […]

Robbie Ray Looks For a Win Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray will look to earn a much-needed victory on Saturday when he squares off against the Colorado Rockies at home. Ray has not won a decision since June 9 and is coming off a poor start against the San Francisco Giants in which he only lasted four innings. As the case […]

Brian Anderson (3B/OF, MIA) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Marlin's third baseman Brian Anderson was a pleasant surprise in 2018, as he was one of the few Marlins to return any fantasy value. In Anderson's first full season in the bigs, he hit 11 home runs, with 87 RBI, 65 runs scored, with […]

Renato Nunez (1B/3B, BAL) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Orioles infielder Renato Nunez has cooled down considerably after his hot start to the season, but he still heads into the All-Star break with 19 home runs, 47 RBI and 42 runs scored - numbers that put him on pace to hit […]

J.P. Crawford (SS/3B, SEA) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Very quietly, on a team destined for another season in the cellar, Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford has been breaking out. His season slash line sits at .284/.352/.475 with four home runs and one stolen base in 141 at-bats. His 10.1% walk rate […]

Avisail Garcia (OF, TB) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: While Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia is never going to repeat his magical 2017 season, when he slashed .330/.380/.506 with 18 home runs and five stolen bases, he is showing plenty of signs that he still has something left in the tank here in […]

Nate Lowe (1B, TB) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Yahoo! leagues ANALYSIS: Rays first baseman Nathaniel Lowe's first crack at the big leagues did not go so hot earlier this season. He slashed a respectable .263/.310/.316 with five runs scored in 42 plate appearances, but did not record a single home run - only […]

Are You a Shane Bieber Belieber?

Cleveland Indians right-handed pitcher Shane Bieber has been among the best starting pitchers, both in fantasy and in real life, during the 2019 season. In a year where so many studs are struggling - including Justin Verlander, Blake Snell, Trevor Bauer and Chris Sale - Bieber's consistency has vaulted him into ace territory, and will […]

Mallex Smith Swipes 23rd Bag

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith went 1-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Athletics, recording a single, stolen base, and a run scored in the contest. The theft was Smith's 23rd of the season as he's comfortably in second place in the majors in this category, five behind Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi. Since his early-season demotion […]

Yusei Kikuchi Spins Seven Solid Frames In Loss

Seattle Mariners starter Yusei Kikuchi was effective in the team's 5-2 loss to the Athletics on Friday. The southpaw gave up two earned runs over 7.0 innings, while walking one batter and striking out five for his best start in nearly a month. Kikuchi hasn't impressed in his first year in the Majors, posting a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/6/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Saturday brings us a nice even split slate, with a slight slate towards the afternoon. However, the only featured slate on DraftKings can be found in the evening, and therefore that is where we will focus our attention. There will be no surprise to see the Astros and Dodgers as the two biggest favorites on […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/6/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We’re just two days away from the All-Star break, so let’s build up some bankroll for the second half!  In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 7/6/2019. The picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. We also provide DFS […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for July 6th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, a few hours before games begin that day. Below you will find our Premium DFS cheat sheet and lineup picks […]